Georgia Institute of Technology Campus Life: Photos, Videos, Facilities

Founded in 1885, Georgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, is one of the top public research universities in the USA. The main campus of Georgia Tech is in Atlanta, Georgia, along with international campuses in France and China. The main campus of the university is spread across 400 acres of land in the heart of Atlanta. The Georgia Tech location is Atlanta, GA 30332, United States.

Georgia Tech Campus Overview

Georgia Tech is one of the finest institutions of higher education. The university offers the quality of an Ivy League education with its technologically-focused curriculum. There are hundreds of clubs and activities for the university’s 25,000 students. The university offers state-of-the-art facilities across all of its campuses. Some of the facts that make the Georgia Institute of Technology a great place to study are:

• Clubs and Organizations: Clubs are a big part of the student life at Georgia Tech. The university is home to more than 500 student organizations and over 500 Greek organizations across a wide range of categories such as: Academic/Professional, Arts & Media, Civic Engagement, Competitive Sports, Cultural, Honor Society, Recreation/Leisure, Social Fraternity/Sorority, and Spiritual/Religious.
• Sports and Recreation: The university has 17 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I athletics teams. Georgia Tech has an award-winning Campus Recreation Center that makes it easy for all students to find opportunities for competitive fun and personal fitness.
• Student Union: Students can participate in the university’s decision-making through the Student Government Association. The SGA consists of the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.
• Climate and City Life: Georgia Tech location is Atlanta, Georgia. This region is known to have a humid subtropical climate. Summers tend to be hot and humid with the temperatures ranging between 29°C and 35°C.. Winters, on the other hand, tend to be mild with temperatures ranging between 2°C and 13°C, with snowfall being a rare sight. Atlanta has a bustling city life with ample green spaces. As per the official reports by the Atlanta Police Foundation, the city has seen a decline in key crime areas for the year 2025.
• Indian Cuisine: The Sanskranti restaurant, located on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus, helps students experiencing the blues of being away from home by offering easy access to Indian food in Tech Square. Moreover, there are several other Indian restaurants near the campus, such as Tabla, Bawarchi Biryanis, Bombay Bites, Chai Pani, Blue India, Rangeen, Aamar Indian Cuisine, Madras Mantra, and Delhi Indian Eats.
• Indian Community: The India Club at Georgia Tech (ICGT) is the largest cultural student organization. It helps unite Indian-origin individuals and find solace at a time away from home, in a foreign culture. It provides guidance and organizes several events, such as Garba, Diwali, Holi Playing, Holi Show, etc., that help students stay connected with their roots.
• Transportation: Several transportation services are available on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus to help make commuting more feasible for students and staff. Some of the services include Parking Permits, Stingerette Shuttle Service, Bus Tracking, etc.
• Landmarks: The 400-acre Georgia Institute of Technology campus boasts many university attractions, such as the Richard C. Kessler Campanile, Couch Park, the great lawn of Tech Green, Technology Square, etc.
• Traditions: Georgia Tech has a trail of a long and rich history to unravel. Some of the traditions of the university include Buzz, the university mascot, the university's newspaper of The Technique, the world-famous Ramblin' Wreck Fight song, and the Ramblin' Wreck Model-A Ford donated to the university in 1961 by Capt. Ted Johnson, the orientation program of the Week of Welcome, the class bell of Whsitle, and last but not least,  the nickname of the Yellow Jackets, primarily referring to the student-athletes, as well as Tech students and alumni.

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Georgia Tech Student Enrollment

As per the latest data, the university is home to around 53,067 students, out of which over 1,000 are international UG students, while over 10,000 students enrolled in graduation education at Georgia Tech are international, representing a total of 149 countries. The Georgia Institute of Technology acceptance rate stands around 16%. The breakdown of the student body as of Fall 2024 is as follows: 

Georgia Tech Athletics

Georgia Institute of Technology balances its strong work ethic with a collegiate atmosphere, incorporating sports and athletics. The intercollegiate athletic teams of the Georgia Institute of Technology are referred to as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Some other nicknames include Ramblin’ Wreck, Engineers, Blacksmiths, and Golden Tornado. A total of 8 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams exist that compete in NCAA Division I, while the total number of varsity teams is 17.

The university’s 20 intramural sports and over 40 competitive sports clubs are among the best in the country. Some of the athletic facilities available on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus are Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, McCamish Pavilion, John and Mary Brock Football Facility, Zelnak Basketball Center, Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium, Shirley Clements Mewborn Field, Golf Facilities, George C. Griffin Track & Field Facility, McAuley Aquatic Center, etc.

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Georgia Tech Top Courses

When it comes to Georgia Tech courses, the university offers 39 majors and 71 minors to its undergraduate students and over 100 master’s and doctoral programs to graduate students. Some of the best ranking subjects at Georgia Tech include all of the UG engineering programs, ranking in the top 4, and all the graduate engineering programs, ranking in the top 10. Moreover, many undergraduate business programs of the Scheller College of Business were featured in the top 10, including Analytics at #3, Quantitative Analysis at #7, Management Information Systems at #4, and the Part-Time MBA program of the college at #10.  

Computer Science ranks #7 for UG and #6 for PG. Another top-ranking publisher ranked CS at #17 in the World University Rankings. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech placed at #9 for Statistics and Operational Research. The Graduate Urban Planning program of the university ranked #6 in the U.S. Also read Georgia Institute of Technology Ranking

Georgia Tech Housing

Georgia Tech offers a variety of housing and accommodation options for international students. The university’s residence halls offer traditional, suite, and apartment-style rooms. The university accommodation costs include utilities and wireless high-speed internet access. Check below the housing rates of the university:

The costs given below include a Residence Life Fee and a Residence Hall Association Fee of USD 15 each. (INR 1.3K)

1 USD = INR 86.75

Cost of Attendance for international students living on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus

1 USD = INR 86.75